Wolf Pack football to hold two practices at Carson, Manogue high schools

The second-year Nevada football coach announced Tuesday that two of the Wolf Pack’s spring practices will be held at area high schools.

“We are extremely excited about taking two of our spring practices off of campus and into the community,” Polian said in a release. ”We recognized an opportunity to come down off the hill and interact with our fan base in Northern Nevada, and our players and staff are enthusiastic about doing so. We hope to see a lot of Silver and Blue at those high schools on those days.”

Coach Brian Polian, center, and the Nevada football team will hold one practice each at Carson and Manogue high school this spring. (Tim Dunn/RGJ file)

The 15-session spring practice begins April 2 and concludes with the annual Silver & Blue Game at Mackay Stadium at 2 p.m. on April 26.

One of the practices will be held at Carson High on April 12 and another at Bishop Manogue on April 19.

Spring practices will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The two off-campus practices are open to the public, as is the Silver & Blue Game, and there is no cost. All other practices are closed to the public. Polian will continue to welcome Wolf Pack letterwinners, who are asked to contact Andy Vaughn (avaughn@unr.edu) to all practices.

The exact format of the spring game has not been finalized, but it will feature a game-day atmosphere with cheerleaders, the band, video board and other features. Free parking is available around the stadium.

Fans are encouraged to tailgate prior to the game and participate in a “tailgate throwdown” food competition. RV spots are available in the north parking lot. There will be games and bounce houses for children, and the concessions will be open as well.

Football season tickets are available starting at $99, $45 for children eighth-grade and younger. For more information, call 775-348-PACK or visit NevadaWolfPack.com.

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